Accessories that’ll make other drivers hate you

Drivers have plenty of options for customizing their cars, but some can provoke bouts of road rage among motorists. Jalopnik asked readers the worst accessories for your car. Here are a few of their ideas and some of our own.

By Houston Chronicle Web Staff

on February 12, 2013 11:32 AM

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Lift Kit: Depending on where you live, this after-market styling can be popular or non-existent. It does plenty to enrage other drivers, and it can be just as flashy as a terrible paint job. Jalopnik notes the extra height will make people “think you're a pea brain.”

Lift Kit: Depending on where you live, this after-market styling can be popular or non-existent. It does plenty to enrage other drivers, and it can be just as flashy as a terrible paint job. Jalopnik notes the

Ultra-bright headlights: In fairness, some cars come with ultra-bright halogen lights, and there is some safety benefit to driving with brighter headlights. Most drivers, however, won’t be thinking about those details while being blinded by your fancy beams.

Ultra-bright headlights: In fairness, some cars come with ultra-bright halogen lights, and there is some safety benefit to driving with brighter headlights. Most drivers, however, won’t be thinking about

Truck nuts: Some people might find this a funny accessory to install on their truck, but it probably won’t win you any fans on the road. You can add other absurd trailer hitch accessories, including the stripper pool and toilet, to this item too.

Truck nuts: Some people might find this a funny accessory to install on their truck, but it probably won’t win you any fans on the road. You can add other absurd trailer hitch accessories, including the

Vinyl wraps: This accessory is a perfect tool for businesses looking for more exposure, but it looks silly on an everyday car. Other drivers will probably be shaking their heads at you and your terrible wrap.

Vinyl wraps: This accessory is a perfect tool for businesses looking for more exposure, but it looks silly on an everyday car. Other drivers will probably be shaking their heads at you and your terrible wrap.

Needlessly loud exhaust: Like bright headlights, there is a valid reason for this accessory. It can produce a few extra horsepower from the car’s engine. However, few people need it and most do it for show.

Needlessly loud exhaust: Like bright headlights, there is a valid reason for this accessory. It can produce a few extra horsepower from the car’s engine. However, few people need it and most do it for show.

Bad impersonations: Body kits allow an average Joe to make a Ford Ranger look similar to a Ford Mustang. It might sound like a good idea, but it probably won’t go over well on the road. (Photo: Photography MC, Flickr)

Bad impersonations: Body kits allow an average Joe to make a Ford Ranger look similar to a Ford Mustang. It might sound like a good idea, but it probably won’t go over well on the road. (Photo: Photography